South Street Seaport Museum Announces July 4th Fireworks Celebration #MacysFireworks

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Looking for an amazing place to catch the fireworks  in NYC this July 4th? The South Street Seaport Museum announces the July 4th Fireworks Celebration on Pier 16 on Monday, July 4, 2016 from 5pm to 10:30pm, with fireworks beginning at approximately 9:25pm. Bring beach towels and lawn chairs to celebrate the 4th of July on the Pier with the South Street Seaport Museum!  Enjoy an exclusive view of the Macy’s Fireworks Display, and local food trucks and drinks from Flagship Brewery. This event is for all ages.  Tickets ($60 in advance) are available for purchase through July 4th at www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org/events/july-4th-fireworks-celebration, or by calling OvationTix as (866) 811-4111. No coolers or Radios, no outside food or drink permitted. Must be 21 or older with valid I.D. to purchase or consume alcohol. All bags subject to search by NYPD.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 40th anniversary celebration will salute American spirit with the longest ongoing Independance day pyro-technic show in America. The 25-minute display will feature dynamic pyro effects fired from five barges on New York City’s East River.

2016 Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Pier 16
South Street Seaport Museum
Monday, July 4, 2016 at 5:00PM

Pier 16

South Street at the foot of John Street

New York, NY 10038

Pier 16

South Street Seaport Museum is a non-profit cultural institution located in the heart of the historic Seaport district in New York City. Founded in 1967, the South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum, the Museum houses galleries and performance spaces, working nineteenth century print shops, a maritime library, a maritime craft center, and a fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.”southstreetseaportDisclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a South Street Seaport Museum Partner Blog. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and do not reflect upon the opinions of the parent company. No compensation was provided for this post. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids across all social media platforms. Snapchat us at: ThreeDecades

36 Reasons To Take THE RIDE This Summer #SweetSummer

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36 Reasons To Take The Ride This Summer theridenyc1. THE RIDE is New York’s ONLY moving theatre and a head turning one at that.
2. The interactively dazzling show is the most exciting Experiential Event in the Times Square neighborhood.

3. The multi-million dollar busses are so perfectly air-conditioned that the audiences resist debarking at the end of the show.

4. The 75-minute tour of Midtown Manhattan allows visitors to survey the most famous 50 blocks in the world – from a perfectly air-controlled, floor-to-ceiling-windowed gigantic bus – passing the most famous Brands in the Universe – helping them decide – what to do next – what to buy next – where to shop next – where to eat next – where to be dazzled next.

5.  As THE RIDERS glide through iconic neighborhood after iconic neighborhood, they are entertained by both the On-Board-Gold-Star-Critically-Acclaimed Hosts and the On-The-Street-Award-Winning Cast.

6.  From two to toothless, all Generations take THE RIDE.

7.   Famous singers take THE RIDE.

8.   Movie stars take THE RIDE.

9.   Presidential Candidates will be taking THE RIDE.

10.  Broadway critics RAVE about THE RIDE.

11.   The Tour Industry’s Press RAVES about THE RIDE.

12.  THE RIDE wins a new Award every three months.

13.  The new Mayor of London has asked to see THE RIDE’S Marketing Materials and Projected Financials.

14.  THE CAST is exceedingly charming and seductively talented.

15.   Ballerina Anna Courter’s pas de deux at Columbus Circle will take your air-conditioned breath away.

16.   The On-Board Hosts are also drop-dead-gorgeous.

17.   The CEO/CCO once won a Pulitzer Prize.

18.   The President has been nominated to win the coveted 23rd Annual Frank W. Berkman Tourism Achievement Award

19.    The Today Show said that THE RIDE is the hottest way to see New York.

20.   Josh Groban declared that THE RIDE lived up to all of his wildest expectations.

21.    FORBES proclaimed that THE RIDE is a wildly successful experiential branding EVENT.

22.   THE RIDE presents NEW YORK in such a vibrant, exciting and exhilarating, light – visitors have been known to extend their vacations.

23.   The 40 Plasma Screens on Board are a show unto themselves.

24.    The 3,000 LED Lights and Surround Sound are designed and operated by Rock Arena geniuses.

25.   The Group Sales Department takes more daily calls than the Mayor’s Office.

26.    Flash Mobs stalk THE RIDE.

27.    Whole PROMS rent multiple RIDES.

28.   Hollywood Location Scouts are on board weekly.

29.    THE RIDE has already filmed two TV Specials.

30.   The bus actually talks.   Scripted lines as well as impromptu banter with people on the sidewalk and the occasional taxi cab driver.

31.  The hardest bitten New Yorker of all New Yorkers wrote that THE RIDE taught her things about her beloved city even she didn’t know.  She called it FASCINATING FUN.

32. THE RIDE is a state-of-the-art, multi-million-dollar, critically-acclaimed, award-drenched, rolling Experiential Extravaganza dedicated to the rest of the WORLD.

33.  Fun Alert:  THE RIDE is awaiting its 10,000th RIDER.

34.  Fact :  Of the 9,381 RIDERS who have sung THE RIDE’S big-finish version of New York, New York, JOSH GROBAN sang it the best.  Hands down.

35.   FYI: Out-Of-Town guests (related and otherwise) have been known to take THE RIDE twice during their stay in NYC.

36.   The Scoop:  The Cast is learning French.

Check out our fun time and personal trip on THE RIDE!! We had an amazing time and cannot wait to check out THE RIDE again! Click here to see what happened on our last trip on THE RIDE: 3decades3kids Rides The Ride NYC!

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Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a The Ride partner blog. All opinions are that of Diane and are completely honest. They do not reflect the opinions of the parent company represented in this post. No compensation was given for this post. Complimentary passes were provided in order to facilitate this review. Our family rated this NYC event on a scale of 1-10 ( 1 being the best and 10 being the worst). We rated it on being enjoyable, worth the money, and appeal to all ages 5 and up. We gave The Ride a score of 1. Congrats, The Ride. You surpassed our expectations when it comes to entertainment. Please contact us at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids across all social media platforms. 3decades3kids.net

 

        

 


Nintendo Just Launched a #new YouTube Show: The Play Nintendo Show! #PlayNintendo

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Nintendo Just Launched a #new YouTube Show: The Play Nintendo Show! #PlayNintendo

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Big News Nintendo fans!! You many not know this but, Nintendo just launched an awesome and really fun new YouTube Show called The Play Nintendo Show. It’s a brand new, one-of-a-kind show for kids. Episodes will air on the Play Nintendo YouTube channel throughout the summer. We just watched Episode One: Coin Crazy with New Super Mario Bros. 2. We have our own list of favorites, but you will have to check out the top five on this episode and see if yours match up!

So, definitely give this a look. It will be worth it. Our family has been spending our summer days playing outside and definitely playing inside gaming away our days on with Nintendo!

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Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a Nintendo Partner. Emily and Adam Sullivan are Official Nintendo Kid Reviewers. No compensation was given for this post. Sample products are sent throughout the year for the purpose of review…and fun!  Follow our gaming series for all of the latest on everything Nintendo. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else across the social media platform. 3decades3kids.net Also you can Snapchat us: ThreeDecades